Following complaints, UMD raises minimum stipend for some graduate assistants
The minimum stipend was raised by nearly 15 percent, but some say it's still not enough.
Frustrated by UMD’s approach to strategic plan, a group of professors is making its own
This university's chapter of the American Association of University Professors says the university-led plan doesn't prioritize the right goals.
Black faculty, staff speak out against racism at UMD during BFSA town hall
At the town hall, Black employees at this university shared their experiences with discrimination and anti-Blackness during their time on the campus.
Metro delays force UMD students to adapt commutes
The delays will last until at least Oct. 31.
AFSCME report finds wage disparities by race and gender at USM schools
The report shows that white men in the system have the highest median salaries on average while Hispanic women have the lowest.
UMD professor hosts podcast about Latinx experiences in higher education
Michelle Espino is currently in her fifth season recording the 'Latinx Intelligentsia' podcast.
At picnic, UMD labor groups call for more worker protections
Representatives from AFSCME 1072 Local and other campus groups advocated for worker hazard pay, higher wages and more.
Some UMD professors opt to continue in-person learning ahead of football game
Some professors at this university say the university prioritizes football over academics, drawing attention to outdated academic buildings and classroom technology.
UMD professors push for passage, expansion of Build Back Better Act in Congress
Professors want to see more provisions added to the bill, especially when it comes to giving faculty more of a say in hiring their colleagues.
UMD graduate students say their stipends make it hard to stay afloat financially
Some students have struggled to find affordable housing and live comfortably.